Marketing and Education Intern

About PlayWisely:
PlayWisely is a Dallas-based early childhood education company offering a nationally recognized brain-based play curriculum for children ages 4 months to 5 years. Founded on neuroscience research, PlayWisely’s programs are designed to optimize cognitive development during the most critical years of a child’s life. Through a proprietary system that combines purposeful movement, sensory stimulation, and interactive learning, PlayWisely helps lay the foundation for learning readiness, attention skills, and physical coordination. Now a newly acquired portfolio company of Huffines Communities, PlayWisely continues to grow its presence as a leader in early learning innovation across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Hours:
We are seeking an upper level student, masters student, or recent graduate with a background or strong interest in marketing, early childhood education, or related fields who is able to work in person at least two full workdays per week (9am–6pm) during the Fall session. The job is located in Preston Center (Preston and Northwest Hwy). 

Job Description
Paid Internship Overview:
This role is ideal for students pursuing degrees in marketing, early childhood education, communications, psychology, or related fields. A passion for working with children, an interest in learning what it takes to run a small business, and creativity in helping grow a brand are key qualities for this position. 

The intern will work directly with the CEO of PlayWisely, gaining insight into both strategic decision-making and day-to-day operations during an exciting period of growth. Candidate must be a driven self-starter who is very organized, detail-oriented, with the ability to multi-task. Attention to detail, organization, and experience/proficiency with Microsoft Suite is mandatory. The PlayWisely team works closely together, so outstanding communication skills and the ability to work with others or alone is required.

Description of work:
The intern will gain hands-on experience with PlayWisely’s class operations, marketing strategy, and growth efforts as the company expands post acquisition. Tasks may include supporting instructor schedules, managing class enrollments and parent communication, creating content for social media, assisting with local outreach campaigns, and contributing to updates in program materials.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of early education, entrepreneurship, and brand development, with exposure to how an early-stage education business functions and grows. The internship offers valuable insight for students interested in working with children, marketing in the education space, or launching their own mission-driven ventures.